Library

The Library of the United Nations University (UNU) is committed to providing reliable and high quality library and information services to assist and enhance the activities of the university. It is located in the headquarters building in Tokyo and manages collections & information resources development, library networking and consortia. The Library organizes instructional sessions in the use of its resources, and maintains the archives in support of research and postgraduate educational programmes throughout the UNU System.

Opening hours & closings

The Library will be temporarily closed from August 2 to August 28, 2018.

Collections

The Library collection comprises materials on subjects related to such UNU themes as peace, security and human rights; development governance; population and health; global change and sustainable development; science, technology and society; the UN system; as well as sustainability science. The UNU Library’s online public access catalogue for books, e-books, journals, e-journals, documents and other items is built as research and learning aids.